Romney is asked about military spending, but chooses instead to detail his plan for cutting the federal debt. Seeing the opening, Obama answers the Romney supports military spending the military itself doesn't even want

You could cut the snark with a knife: "We have aircraft carriers now. You can land planes on them."

by Gregory Wallace, CNN10/23/2012 1:44:39 AM

Approximately halfway through the debate, Obama has spoken for 18:33 and Romney has spoken for 19:19. See what they actually said in our transcript, then refresh as we update it: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com

by Steve Krakauer, CNN10/23/2012 1:44:49 AM

"We've visited the website quite a bit, and it still doesn't work," says Obama.

Moderator Bob Schieffer asks: Red lines, Israel and Iran: Would either of you... be willing to declare that an attack on Israel is an attack on the United States? If you made such a declaration, would it deter Iran?

O says he will stand w Israel if attacked. If Israel is attacked with a nuclear weapon, his support will be a little late.

by Gregory Wallace, CNN10/23/2012 1:46:53 AM

Obama's resposne: "Israel is a true friend, it is our greatest ally in the region. ... I will stand with Israel if they are attacked... as long as I am president of the United States, Iran will not get a nuclear weapon.... a nuclear Iran is a threat to our national security and Israel's national security."

by Steve Krakauer, CNN10/23/2012 1:46:58 AM

Sorry guys I just accidentally deleted that last poll. Will try again in a few minutes.